Whether you’re currently enlisted in the U.S. Army, or if you are thinking about enlisting, you’ve probably heard of the Warrant Officer job role. Warrant Officers have many responsibilities, including but not limited to organizing missions and offering expertise to other soldiers. But what exactly are Warrant Officers? And how do you become one? These
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What is a Non-Commissioned Officer?
There are several different types of personnel in the United States Armed Forces, the most well-known being “enlisted.” Enlisted personnel are military servicemen and women who are recruited to joint either the Army (ages 18-35), Marine Corps (18-34), Air Force (18-39), and Coast Guard (18-27; 32 if qualified for attending “A” school). Other personnel types
[…].The Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA): What You Should Know
With more than 2.2 million servicemembers, the United States military is the world’s largest military force in terms of personnel size. It consists of five primary branches: the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy, each of which has its own unique purpose and characteristics. But regardless of which branch you intend to
[…].Largest US Destroyer Heads Out to Sea
Destroyer-class boats have long been the pinnacle of the US Navy. Defined as a fast maneuverable warship that’s capable of attacking enemy targets or defending allied vessels, it plays a major role in military operations. Ever prior to World War I, the Navy had been building a sizable force of destroyers. Just recently, however, the
[…].Surprising Benefits of Being a US Military Veteran
Free Professional Tax Preparation Services Let’s face it, no one enjoys preparing and filing their taxes. It’s a tedious, confusing process that’s made even more difficult when it involves military pay. The good news is that veterans can receive free professional tax preparation and filing services. As long as your family earns $58,000 or less,
[…].Did You Know? 7 Fun Facts About the Navy SEALs
Only 1 in 5 Candidates Become a Navy SEAL To say becoming a Navy SEAL is “difficult” would be an understatement. Due to the mentally and physically rigorous tests that candidates must go through, it’s estimated that only 20% (1 in 5) pass. If 500 candidates enter training, for instance, only about 100 will pass.
[…].Top US Fightercraft of All Time
Since the invention of the airplane, the world has been improving upon aircraft for decades, trying to make the next one better than the last. No one has quite been able to master the fine art of premier aircraft quite like the U.S. military has however, and the fighter planes they have produced in the
[…].The 6 Military Branches Explained
Sometimes it can be very confusing when you’re trying to figure out the detailed differences in the military branches. That’s why we’ve gone to the sources and found some great sites and articles on what each branch does and the variations in the way they serve. We think you’ll find these articles fascinating reading. #1:
[…].Best Military Bases
America’s Top 10 Military Boom Towns In this article by Elizabeth Whalen for blog.sparefoot.com, she tells us just how much of a positive impact both military bases and military retirees have on the towns they live in and which of those towns has benefited the most from its military presence. From the Army post Fort
[…].5 Awesome Music Video Remakes by Deployed US Soldiers
Music video parodies have become increasingly more popular with the growth of social media over the last few years, but arguably no one does these videos better than members of the military. Whether it is imitating the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders “Call Me Maybe” video or any other rendition, members of the military really know how
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